Introduction

PA customers are now able to decide who will "turn the crank" to generate their electricity. To make a wise decision, you need to be able to estimate appliance usage, calculate Watt-hours (or kilowatt-hours), and use that information to determine the price.

Activity

Step 1: Watch this video with instructions for completing your work.==>
Step 2: Make a copy of the spreadsheet linked below to complete your analysis of this company compared to PECO.

Step 3: Complete the Quia Graded Exercise linked below:

Step 4: Select a company from the listing at the link below.

Assessment

1 Quality Point

Realistic estimates of appliance usage were made.

2 Quality Points

Calculations of energy were made in Watt-hours, or kilowatt-hours.

3 Quality Points

Calculations of price were made for PECO and one alternate supplier.

4 Quality Points

A reasonable conclusion was drawn about whether the switch would be advisable.

5 Quality Points

Further advice about electrical energy savings was provided, with supporting data from the appliance chart.

Other Ideas: (Mix and Match!)

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EE in History		Essay		Volts & Amps
EE in the Arts		Story		Power
EE in Culture		Study Aid		Alternating Current
EE in the Marketplace		Review